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Shotover Park Breathing Entity

Carpark of Shotover Park, Headington, Oxfordshire Apparition

Shotover Park carpark in Headington, Oxfordshire, is a spot where a rather unusual and unexplained incident took place back in December 2008. A driver, who had stopped to catch a quick nap in their car before continuing their journey, was startled awake in the early hours of the morning by a sound that was both unexpected and unsettling - heavy breathing coming from the backseat. The driver turned around, but as soon as they did, the sound stopped. Thinking it was just their imagination playing tricks, they closed their eyes again, hoping to drift off to sleep. However, the heavy breathing started up once more, leaving the driver with no choice but to quickly restart their journey and leave the site.

The lack of information about Shotover Park's history makes it difficult to pinpoint any specific connections to the haunting. However, the fact that the driver was alone in their car and not expecting anyone else to be present makes the experience all the more bizarre. The witness credibility is high as the account comes from a single individual who was genuinely startled by the experience. The incident has been documented as a haunting manifestation, specifically an audio anomaly that has been classified as harmless.

Historical Context

No specific historical context available

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Carpark
Activity Types
Audio
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
December 2008, early hours of the morning
Postcode Area
OX3

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